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Those Three Words

You don’t know how to love by Nonnetta You say the word “forevermore” That’s not what I’m looking for All I can commit to is “maybe” Jennifer Paige – Crush You could hear the hesitation in his voice. The question caught him off guard. A trivial conversation about intentions ensued. There would be no direct [...]

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My Masculinity, My Femininity, My Androgyny

I don’t understand men. I don’t even understand what I don’t understand about them. They’re a most inscrutable bunch, really. Maureen Dowd – Are Men Necessary?: When Sexes Collide I don’t have any brothers. I had limited contact with my uncles growing up (most of whom are now dead). My father was never around (always [...]

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Deuces

(adapted from Private Practice S4E4: In or Out) You don’t fight fair You don’t listen to the other side You don’t hear people out You don’t answer questions And when you want to get out of something, you just walk away. Let me tell you how this would go: We’d sleep together, And at first [...]

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We Don’t Pay You To Think

picture from Trent Jackson’s twitter Admittedly, I’m not trying to get karshed here, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t do a follow-up to Interesting Black Man for Hire. My first year flew by and a lot has happened since I was hired at my current job last October. To be clear I want to [...]

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Playing for Keeps

Last night was… Last night was… … Look, just don’t be afraid…OK? Jill Scott – Honey Molasses “…so you’re not going to take responsibility for this?” His brown skin reflected in the mirror, you could see the beads of sweat rolling down his thigh. “I didn’t do that,” I said with a smile. I silently [...]

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Beautiful Disaster

image from layoutsparks Beautiful Disaster by Tony Freeman you’re broken, I can’t fix you I thought I had the right tools it seemed like I found paradise but you’re broken and I’m April’s fool you’re broken, I can’t fix you the shattered glass lay pon the floor I’m bruised and bleeding everywhere never chase a [...]

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How Russell Simmons Changed My Life

One reason I love New York City so much is the random celebrity sightings. You get to see stars in their natural habitat, which to me is a lot more interesting than when you see them at an event/overt stalking. I also have channeling powers, so I tend to meet people at really interesting moments. [...]

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Mid-Life Crisis

If I take away love If I take away us If I get up and leave Would that be enough? Letoya – Take Away Love

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The Struggle

I’ve only been in love once. Several others have come close, but I only count the one. Looking back, it’s arguable the best/worst four years of my life. I met him like I do most important men in my life: randomly. He was an acquaintance that quickly turned into something out of the movies.

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“Interesting” Black Man For Hire

“There is nothing more dangerous than an educated black man.” – Unknown Sorry I’ve been gone so long y’all. It’s been kind of crazy. Two months ago I got a new job and have been busy getting situated there. In this crazy economy, I’ve been blessed to get a really great job fairly quickly. I [...]

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